Truthout
Student Debt
Why Free Higher Education Can’t Wait
If we want to end economic inequality and build a better future, we need higher education to be free.
Why Tuition-Free College Makes Sense
Until fairly recently, the United States had a free or virtually free system of public higher education.
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New Data Reveals Stark Gaps in Graduation Rates Between Poor and Wealthy Students
The public can see the graduation rates for Pell Grant recipients at over 1,000 schools.
To Cut Costs, College Students Are Buying Less Food and Even Going Hungry
The true costs of college attendance are often greater than anticipated.
Think Students Can’t Declare Bankruptcy? Think Again
Bankruptcy is supposed to give debtors a fresh start - unless they're struggling with student loans.
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Hero or Coward: Could Skipping My Student Loan Payments Start a Revolution?
A college professor is calling for a massive student debt strike with only one necessity.
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Colleges Flush With Cash Saddle Poorest Students With Debt
Some of the nation's wealthiest colleges are leaving their poorest students with plenty of debt.
We Have a Massive Student Loan Forgiveness Program – Why Is It So Complex?
In the decade-plus journey toward forgiveness, borrowers have no way of knowing whether their applications will be accepted.
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Here’s How Clinton’s College Plan Compares With Her Rivals’
The three hopeful Democratic presidential candidates have differing plans to reduce student debt in the US.
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Haunted by Student Debt to the Grave
People can be pursued for student debt even into their elder years.